Archbishop's Introduction
Dear visitors to this site,
The work of creating a culture and practice of Safeguarding in all our activities and of responding to those who come forward to report having suffered harm is a vital part of the mission of the Diocese of Westminster.
The pages which follow explain all our safeguarding work and are, therefore, of the utmost importance. The advice they contain and the relevant procedures in all matters concerning the safeguarding of children and adults at risk must be followed.
“I am most aware of every occasion on which members of the Church, or the Church as a whole, have failed, most especially when the vulnerable have been abused. Such failure calls for listening to and learning from those who have suffered so grievously and a continuing commitment to ensuring that our communities are places where all are safe in their encounter with Christ and with one another.” (Archbishop Richard Moth in his Homily for the Mass of Installation as the Twelfth Archbishop of Westminster on 14 February 2026)
I am deeply appreciative of everyone who contributes to this essential mission in Westminster —across our parishes, schools, ministries, and in all that we do.
You remain in my prayers, along with my warmest good wishes, as this important work continues.
Richard Moth
Archbishop of Westminster
Head of Safeguarding
In this section you will find information related to how to report a concern about a child or adult at risk, about support to survivors of abuse, how to create a safe environment, how to safely recruit staff and volunteers, and some suggestions as to how to promote a culture of safeguarding across the Diocese. The Updates section informs you about current development and new initiatives.
Below, in the Contact Us section, you will find the details of the central safeguarding team and how to contact us.
We hope that you will find this area useful and we welcome any constructive comments you may have that will help us improve our services.
Catherine Edginton
catherineedginton@rcdow.org.uk / safeguardingadmin@rcdow.org.uk
020 7798 9352
To Report or Discuss a Safeguarding Concern, please email – safeguarding@rcdow.org.uk
For Safer Recruitment or DBS Queries, please email – dbsadmin@rcdow.org.uk
To submit safer recruitment forms for DBS applications - dbssubmissions@safeguardrcdow.org.uk
For all PSR support and queries, please contact - safeguardingsupport@rcdow.org.uk
For Educare, Training or General Enquiries, please email – safeguardingadmin@rcdow.org.uk
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
